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Board of Trustees Report May 22, 2002
On May 22, 2002, the Loma Linda University, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center, and the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center Boards of Trustees met in full session. Following are reports from the various boards. Loma Linda University Medical Center
- A summary report of the Loma Linda University Medical Center 2002
to 2007 strategic plan was presented to the Board. The plan includes
a vision statement for LLUMC and each of its divisions, as well as goals
pertaining to core business, infrastructure, value differentiation,
education, and research. These goals will be used by Medical Center
leadership to develop operating objectives for LLUMC and each of its
divisions that are aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the
institution.
- Ernst & Young LP presented the audited financial statements for
Loma Linda University Medical Center and affiliates for the year ended
on December 31, 2001. The financial statements were issued with an unqualified
opinion and a management letter that said that no material weaknesses
of control systems were noted during the audit.
- The Medical Center ended April, 2002, with an operating gain of approximately
$1,900,000. The year-to-date operating gain of approximately $6,200,000
is about $400,000 under budget.
- The "five-year-plan" for the Medical Center was presented.
The "five-year-plan" includes the expectation of profit
and loss, cash flows, and capital purchases for the years 2003 to 2007
and is used as a basis for 2003 budgeting (including capital budgeting),
strategic planning, and business development.
- The proposal for purchase and installation of a PET CT scanner was
reviewed and approved based on pro forma financials and an operating
plan.
- The proton golf tournament program has raised nearly $2 million since
its beginning.
- The emergency department at Loma Linda University Community Medical Center will close this summer and consolidate with the Medical Center’s emergency department. The Medical Center’s urgent care services will be consolidated on the East Campus.
Loma Linda University
- Faculty continue to be appointed to the School of Pharmacy. Plans
are on track to begin classes in the fall of 2002. Student applications
are being processed with five students already accepted.
- The doctoral program in psychology received reaccreditation for seven
years--the longest allowed by the American Psychological Association.
The review of the doctoral program by the APA was very favorable.
- A total of 1,070 degrees were conferred on Loma Linda University students
during commencement services held on May 26 (for the Schools of Medicine
and Dentistry) and on June 9 (for the Graduate School, and the Schools
of Nursing, Allied Health Professions, and Public Health).
- The following appointments were approved by the Board of Trustees:
Emeritus appointments
Joyce W. Hopp, PhD, distinguished emeritus professor, School of Allied Health Professions; and Patricia Foster, PhD, emeritus professor of nursing
Granting of tenure
Betty J. Winslow, PhD, professor of nursing; and Cherng-ju Kim, PhD, associate professor, department of pharmaceutical sciences
Academic administrative appointments
Paul M. Norris, PharmD, associate dean for clinical affairs, School of Pharmacy; and Anees J. Razzouk, MD, head, division of cardiothoracic surgery, School of Medicine
- A graduate certificate in program evaluation and research was approved
by the Board of Trustees. The certificate program is designed for working
professionals who need research skills to conduct program evaluation
and outcome assessments.
- The April financial statements were presented showing a variance from
budget in the amount of ($617,305). Losses in the student health plan
and media services make up most of this variance. The Foundation departments
are showing an overall gain as of April. The Drayson Center continues
to operate at a gain as well.
- The 2002 - 2003 budget was presented showing a gain of $394,000.
In order to achieve this, the University will use $400,000 from previous
years operating endowment earnings.
- The new paid leave policy for exempt (salaried) staff employees was
approved. This plan will go into effect on July 1, 2002. The policy
will create better accountability of leave time available to the employee
and for accounting purposes for the financial auditors.
- The capital expenditures list for 2002 - 2003 was approved. More than $800,000 of projects were approved including the upgrading of desks and chairs in Lindsay Hall, reroofing of Randall Visitor Center, and painting of the exterior of Shryock Hall.
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
- Administrative and financial policies were approved along with the
plan for provision of care, case management plan, and the performance
improvement plan. Highlights from the specific quality reports are as
follows: safety for staff is paramount and there is a need for personal
panic alarms in specific areas of the LLUBMC. These will be implemented
within the year. Regulatory visits were reviewed and the findings from
the random unannounced CMS review were shared. Administration reports
that the medical record delinquency rate has remained low. Thanks and
congratulations were given to the medical record department for their
diligence and perseverance with this issue. The performance improvement
program was presented and the team reports were provided. Administration
has not heard back from the state regarding LLUBMC’s medication
error reduction plan but continues to implement our action plan. The
HRM report was also presented with no significant findings.
- Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center continues financial
growth during the 2002 year. LLUBMC continues to provide excellent care
while maintaining a financially sound position. April, 2002, ended with
a net gain of $34,330. This resulted in a year-to-date gain of $185,485.
- Year to date census for LLUBMC is 73 which is a 4 percent increase
from last year. In addition, inpatient admissions are up 8 percent,
patient days increased 4 percent, and outpatient visits up 18 percent.
The average length of stay is at 6.2 month to date.
- The program directors and their medical directors were introduced
to the Board. They each gave a short synopsis of their area of responsibility.
There was a special presentation/education on the adolescent intensive
outpatient program. A mother of two boys who have been through the intensive
outpatient program gave testimony to the success of the program and
the great need for this service. She expressed her gratitude to LLUBMC
and to the Board members who continue to support this hospital.
- The eating disorder program will hold an open house on Tuesday, June
25, 2002.
- Strategic planning reports for LLUMC, the East Campus, University Health Center, and LLUBMC were presented by the Spiritual Life & Wholeness committee. These strategic plans for 2003 were formulated around four basic themes: 1) wholeness for the caregivers; 2) whole person health care; 3) education of students for whole person care; and 4) research in whole person care. In addition, the Loma Linda University campus chaplain, Terry Swenson, MDiv, presented the campus
chaplain ministries report that highlighted a strategic plan for 2002 to 2007. The plan was organized around three themes: 1) Through the cross; 2) by the spirit; and 3) to the world, based on the campus ministries theme, "Touching hearts and changing lives for eternity through the cross, by the spirit, to the world." Louis Venden, PhD, director of the Center for Spiritual Life & Wholeness, presented a report on the center’s activities of the past five months. These activities included: a national palliative care conference; a professionally filmed video of an interview with a critically ill patient; two grand rounds; wholeness research; work on integrating wellness questions into medical and dental patient histories; and mentoring of fourth-year medical students in a popular whole-person care elective that was selected by 120 students. It was reported that publishing projects featuring wholeness themes are in process and future plans include further development of the center’s website and expansion of the wholeness resources library.
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